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Blockstream Rejects $50 Million Bounty After Liquid Network Exploit
Blockstream has refused a $50 million bounty demand from the Liquid attacker, recovering most of the stolen Bitcoin but leaving nearly 600 BTC missing and the network's peg suspended.
Cronos Blockchain Paused After $75M Tectonic Lending Exploit
Cronos halted its blockchain after a major exploit drained $75 million from the Tectonic lending protocol, leaving most stolen funds stranded on-chain and raising urgent questions about protocol risk and user recovery
Core Lightning Locks Down After AI-Discovered Bugs Trigger Emergency
Core Lightning developers have imposed a two-week embargo on technical details after multiple AI-generated vulnerability reports, urging node operators to upgrade or take nodes offline to reduce risk during the patch rollout
PolySwarm Brings Decentralized Threat Intelligence to Blockchain Security
PolySwarm is building a blockchain-based marketplace where security researchers and detection engines compete to analyze threats, aiming to improve malware detection and incentivize accurate cybersecurity intelligence
Ethereum Developers Propose Quantum-Resistant Upgrade for Staking Security
Ethereum developers have introduced a draft proposal to overhaul the validator deposit contract, aiming to support quantum-resistant cryptography and safeguard over $100 billion in staked ETH from future quantum computing threats
Naoris Protocol Targets Decentralized Security for Blockchain Infrastructure
Naoris Protocol proposes a decentralized security layer for blockchains and enterprise systems, aiming to add post-quantum cryptography and distributed threat detection without requiring invasive changes to existing infrastructure
Zilliqa Hardware Wallet Flaw Exposes Keys, Leads to $683M ZIL Theft
A critical bug in Zilliqa's Ledger hardware wallet app exposed thousands of user keys, enabling attackers to steal over 683 million ZIL. The incident highlights persistent risks in wallet software and the challenges of securing legacy blockchain infrastructure.
Solana's Alpenglow Bug Bounty Requires 0.5 SOL Upfront Fee
Security researchers must pay a non-refundable 0.5 SOL fee to submit bug reports for Solana's new Alpenglow consensus protocol, with eligibility and rewards determined only after submission and review
How AML, KYC, and KYT Shape Crypto Compliance for U.S. Firms
Crypto exchanges and wallet providers face mounting regulatory pressure to implement AML, KYC, and KYT controls. Here's how these compliance pillars work together to manage risk and what unified platforms mean for digital asset businesses
AMLBot Expands Crypto Compliance With AI-Powered Blockchain Monitoring
AMLBot is ramping up its crypto compliance platform with AI-driven transaction tracing, wallet risk scoring, and KYC tools as digital asset firms face mounting regulatory and security demands across global markets
Bits of Gold Data Breach Halts Bitcoin Purchases on Yellow App
A data breach at Bits of Gold, Israel's largest regulated crypto broker, has led to a temporary suspension of Bitcoin purchases on Paz's Yellow app, with personal data of up to 250,000 users potentially exposed but customer funds reportedly unaffected
Binance AI Systems Block $10.5B in Crypto Fraud Attempts
Binance reports its AI-powered security tools blocked over $10.5 billion in potential fraud losses in just 15 months, as AI-driven scams and phishing attacks surged across the crypto sector
Ethereum Drops Poseidon Hash for SHA and BLAKE in Future Upgrades
Ethereum is shifting away from the Poseidon hash function after new research made traditional hashes like SHA-256 and BLAKE more practical for future network upgrades, potentially impacting protocol design and post-quantum security planning.
Trezor Data Breach Exposes Crypto Wallet Buyers to Physical Risk
A breach at a Trezor shipping provider exposed thousands of customer names and addresses, raising concerns about targeted phishing and the potential for real-world attacks on crypto holders
Coinbase and Major x402 Payment Facilitators Face Security Gaps
A new security study found 31 vulnerabilities across Coinbase and 14 other x402 payment facilitators, raising concerns about asset exposure and payment failures as AI-driven commerce expands
Coinbase and Blockstream Push for Wider AI Access in Crypto Security
Major crypto firms are urging AI labs to grant vetted security researchers greater access to advanced models, warning that current restrictions may leave digital asset infrastructure exposed to evolving cyber threats
Quantum Threat Could Trigger Undetected Crypto Wallet Breaches
Crypto security leaders warn that the first quantum computer attacks may resemble routine wallet losses, with high-value targets like Tether's minting key at risk and timelines for 'Q-day' now as early as 2028
Drift Protocol Attack Exposes Limits of Multisig Wallet Security
Multisig wallets are designed to prevent single-point failures, but the $285M Drift Protocol exploit shows that valid signatures alone can't stop social engineering or malicious transactions when thresholds are low and oversight is weak
Crypto Audit Badges Fail to Protect Investors From Major Security Risks
Crypto platforms often display 'audited' badges as a sign of safety, but recent billion-dollar losses reveal these labels can mislead users about the true scope of security protections
Bybit Hack Shows Why Stolen Crypto Is So Hard to Recover
A $1.5 billion crypto theft tied to North Korea highlights the limits of legal action and blockchain transparency, as most stolen funds vanish before courts can intervene and only a fraction is ever frozen or recovered
AI Security Sprint Flags 6,700 Bitcoin Project Issues in 55 Hours
A rapid AI-driven review uncovered thousands of potential vulnerabilities across hundreds of Bitcoin-related projects, but the true scale of confirmed risks and fixes remains unclear as validation data is still missing
AI Threatens Bitcoin Custody Security Before Quantum Computing Arrives
AI is accelerating the discovery of vulnerabilities in Bitcoin custody systems, raising new risks for cold storage and hardware wallets even as Bitcoin's core cryptography remains unbroken
Researchers Find Over 4,200 Malicious Smart Contracts Draining Crypto
A new study links thousands of deceptive smart contracts to millions in crypto losses, exposing how wallet simulations can mislead users and reroute funds to attackers across major blockchains
AI-Powered Cecuro Claims 91% Vulnerability Detection in Smart Contracts
Cecuro, an AI-based smart contract audit platform, reports a 91.45% vulnerability detection rate on the EVMBench test, highlighting the growing role of automated security tools as blockchain threats evolve
Thai Regulator Alleges Bitkub Hid $53M Crypto Theft to Avoid Panic
Thailand's SEC accuses Bitkub of concealing a $53 million crypto theft in 2021, raising questions about exchange transparency and user asset safety as the investigation continues
How to Evaluate Cryptocurrency Exchange Safety Before You Trade
Exchange shutdowns and withdrawal freezes can put user funds at risk. Learn the practical steps to verify exchange legitimacy, test withdrawals, secure your account, and prepare for potential platform wind-downs before leaving large balances on any crypto exchange